Browns add A.J. Patalai'i to practice squad

The Cleveland Browns on Tuesday signed DL A.J. Pataiali'i (pronounced pah-tie-AH-lee-ee) to the practice squad. General Manager Ray Farmer made the announcement.

To make room, the Browns released LS Charley Hughlett from the practice squad.

A 6-2, 310-pound rookie from Utah State, Pataiali'i originally signed with Baltimore as an undrafted free agent on May 12. He spent two weeks on the Ravens' practice squad this season. He appeared in 27 games with 16 starts in two seasons at Utah State after transferring from Snow College.